Sainte-Montaine tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigny-sur-Nere at 9 km from Sainte-Montaine

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Visit Sainte-Montaine: highlights and tourist information

Sainte-Montaine is situated in the Cher department and Centre-Loire Valley region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Sainte-Montaine in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigny-sur-Nere at 9 km and Gien at 32 km.

Sainte-Montaine, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Aubigny-sur-Nere

at 9 km (direction east)

It is the multi-turreted castle and the Scottish connection that explain the popularity of...

See Aubigny-sur-Nere guide

Gien

at 32 km (direction east-north-east), in the Loiret department

To the east of the main Loire Valley, the view across the bridge to...

See Gien guide

Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey

Abbey at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Loiret department

Fans of romanesque architecture will appreciate the many period features in the 12th century...

See Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey guide

Briare

at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Loiret department

With the Loire River and the Canal de Briare crossing in the centre of...

See Briare guide

Mehun-sur-Yevre

at 39 km (direction south-south-west)

The castle and the 11th century Collegiale Notre-Dame are among several sights of importance...

See Mehun-sur-Yevre guide

Sancerre

at 43 km (direction east-south-east)

The pretty village of Sancerre is best known for the famous wines of the...

See Sancerre guide

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 45 km (direction south)

The Palais Jacques-Coeur is a charming medieval palace with impressive rooms and fireplaces in...

See Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur guide

Bourges

at 45 km (direction south)

Although Bourges is known for its stunning cathedral, it also has a substantial medieval...

See Bourges guide

Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 46 km (direction south-south-east)

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive...

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Parc Floral de la Source, Orleans

Garden at 49 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

The Parc Floral de la Source is an extensive park to the south of...

See Parc Floral de la Source, Orleans guide

Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans

Cathedral at 55 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

The carvings and grandeur of the western facade are the highlight of the 17th...

See Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans guide

Orleans

at 55 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

The large town of Orleans has a great deal to recommend it: a famous...

See Orleans guide

Hotel Groslot

at 55 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

The Hotel Groslot is a beautiful mansion close to the cathedral in Orleans....

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Meung-sur-Loire

at 60 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loiret department

Meung sur Loire is a pretty medieval village near Orleans....

See Meung-sur-Loire guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Cher

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Map of places to visit near Sainte-Montaine

Markets in and near Sainte-Montaine

• Aubigny-sur-Nere: market Saturday all day (9km)
• Salbris: market Thursday & Saturday (21km)
• Nouan-le-Fuzelier: market Wednesday (22km)
• Vailly-sur-Sauldre: market Friday (25km)
• Henrichemont: market Wednesday (26km)
• Lamotte-Beuvron: market Friday (26km)
• Sully-sur-Loire: market Monday all day (30km)
• Gien: market Wednesday & Saturday (32km)
• Chatillon-sur-Loire: market Thursday (35km)
• Briare: market Friday (35km)

More information about Sainte-Montaine, Loire Valley

Tourist attractions near Sainte-Montaine, France

What to do at Sainte-Montaine? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Sainte-Montaine.

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Mehun-sur-Yevre (39km)
• Sancerre (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Benoît sur Loire (Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey) (36km)
• St Aignan de Brinay (Brinay) (38km)

Remarkable gardens

• Potager du jardin du château de La Bussière (45km)
• Parc Floral de la Source (49km)
• Arboretum national des Barres (51km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bourges (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigny-sur-Nere (9km)
• Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre (13km)
• Briare (35km)
• Saint-Cyr-en-Val (46km)
• Olivet (52km)

Geography and distances

Sainte-Montaine is in the center of France at 45 kilometres from Bourges, the department capital (general information: Sainte-Montaine is 152 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Paris and rent a car or drive from one of the channel ports such as Caen or Le Havre, a drive af about 2-3 hours. For driving distances to Sainte-Montaine from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 1 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Menetreol-sur-Sauldre.

This page in French: Visiter Sainte-Montaine